Xavi joins Champions League elite

Xavi Hernández is now third on the all-time list in terms of the number of Champions League games played after moving ahead of Paolo Maldini with 141 appearances in Europe's most prestigious competition. Only Ryan Giggs (147) and Raúl González Blanco (144) have played more times.

The Barça midfielder, who started for Tata Martino's side against Milan, has now played in the European competition for 16 years. In his 140 games he has notched up 11 goals.

AC Milan legend, Paolo Maldini, managed 140 matches and has now been overtaken by the Spaniard, who could even top the chart this season.

Iker Casillas is in fifth position on the appearance list, after playing against Juventus to make it 133 encounters.